The difference between Cantankerous and Surly
When used as adjectives, cantankerous means given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, whereas surly means irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
Surly is also adverb with the meaning: in an arrogant or supercilious manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cantankerous and Surly
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Cantankerous as an adjective:
Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.
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Surly as an adjective:
Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
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Surly as an adjective:
Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
Examples:
"The surly weather put us all in a bad mood."
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Surly as an adjective (obsolete):
Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.
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Surly as an adverb (obsolete):
In an arrogant or supercilious manner.